How to Set up TP-Link AX3000 Router to the Internet by Mobile Phone?

The TP-LINK AX3000 router is a high-speed, stable, and reliable wireless router that can bring faster and smoother experiences to your home and office networks. In addition to the traditional computer setup, the more convenient and faster way of setting up the router via mobile phone has been promoted by more and more people. Therefore, most routers now come with an app to manage and set up. This article will introduce how to easily set up the TP-LINK AX3000 router by a mobile phone, including two methods: via mobile webpage and mobile app. I hope this tuitorial will help you quickly connect to the network and start browsing the internet.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Supply & Tools:

• TP-LINK AX3000 router
• Cable
• Mobile phone

1.Connect the cables. Plug in the power adapter of your TP-LINK AX3000 router and connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any available port on the router and the other end to your modem or broadband source. TP-LINK AX3000 series routers come with WAN/LAN adaptive ports. The router automatically detects the port connected to the modem as the WAN port and the remaining ports as LAN ports. So, you can connect the cables as you wish.

2.Check login information. Check the login address and wireless network name (SSID) on the bottom of the router.

3.Create an admin password. Connect your phone and the router by the default wireless hotspot of the router, which will automatically redirect you to the admin login page. Here, you need to create an admin password used to login the router's admin page in the future. Please remember and don't reveal it.

4.Internet setup. Next, the router will automatically detect the type of internet connection. You need to wait a few seconds for the router to complete the detection process and configure it according to the detect result.

• If the detected internet connection is "PPPoE", you will need to fill in broadband account and password provided by your ISP on the page (Internet account, Internet password), and then click "Next."
• If the detected internet connection is "Obtain an IP address automatically", just click "Next".
• If the detected internet connection is "Fixed IP address", you will need to fill in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, preferred DNS server, and alternate DNS server provided by the operator on the page, and then click "Next".

Note: Fixed IP addresses are usually used for enterprise broadband services and are not common in home broadband connections.

5.Wireless setup. Follow the instructions on the page to set up a wireless network name (SSID) and password, then click "OK."

6.Enable high-speed mode. Enable high-speed mode. Check "Enable 802.11ax high-speed mode" and click "OK."

7.Complete the wireless setup.Complete the wireless setup. After completing the above steps, you will be automatically connected to the newly created wireless network and can enjoy high-speed internet access.

Also, you can use APP to manage and set up TP-LINK AX3000 series routers, which is more convenient and faster. Steps as follows:

1.Connect the cables. Plug in the power adapter of your TP-LINK AX3000 router and connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any available port on the router and the other end to your modem or broadband source. TP-LINK AX3000 series routers come with WAN/LAN adaptive ports. The router automatically detects the port connected to the modem as the WAN port and the remaining ports as LAN ports. So, you can connect the cables as you wish.

2.Check login information. Check the login address and wireless network name (SSID) on the bottom of the router.

3.Download the APP. Use your phone's cellular network to scan the product's QR code and download APP.

4.Add the device. Open the app and add the device, which will require you to register or log in to your TP-LINK ID. Please note that when scanning to add the device, your phone needs to be connected to the router's default wireless hotspot to successfully scan it.

5.Create an admin password. After the router is successfully added, click "Manage Router" and create an admin password.

6.Wireless setup. After creating the admin password, the network topology diagram of your router will be displayed. Click the setup icon in the upper right corner→click "Wireless Management"→click "Wireless Setup" →Set up the WiFi name and password.

7.Save settings. Click "Save" in the upper right corner, and you will see that your TP-LINK AX3000 router has been successfully set up for internet access, this means you can freely enjoy WiFi network.

This tutorial provides a guide on how to use a mobile phone to set up internet access on the TP-LINK AX3000 router. It's more convenient and faster for user to set up and managing router internet by a mobile phone. If you prefer to a computer, you can refer to our computer setup tutorial: How to Set up TP-Link AX3000 Router to the Internet by Computer?